PolyCrystal
component isolation racks
offer the timeless elegance
of simple, clean lines and
superb craftsmanship. The
result is a viable system
component that actually enhances
the performance of your music
system by dampening and decoupling
sound-smearing resonance.
The improvement in sound is
so noticeable, PolyCrystal
racks were added to Stereophile's
list of Recommended Components
(as opposed to being relegated
to the Accessories listings)!
In Jonathan Scull's review
of the PolyCrystal racks in
the November 2000 issue of
Stereophile, he said:
"PolyCrystal racks... tightened
up the sounds of a wide variety
of equipment, the improvements
most often noticeable in the
bass. |
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• 31"
in Rosewood
w/
three shelves
standard (expandable
with additional shelves)
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18"
in Black Oak
w/
two shelves
standard (expandable
with additional shelves)
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"Imaging
and focus usually improved,
as did the interstitial
quiet, which raised the
level of overall palpability,
air, and transparency. ...I
seldom met a component that
didn't like PolyCrystal.
Highly recommended."
Scull is in a position to
know, having used PolyCrystal
components extensively in
his authoritative testing
of numerous speakers and
electronic components for
audiophile publications.
Scull's colleague, Marshall
Nack, wrote this in the
April 2001 issue of The
Stereo Times:
"There was a drastic
change in the soundstage.
I was startled at how crisp,
clear and focused it had
become. Images attained
a new feeling of solidity.
The room's dimensions
seemed to have expanded.
Nothing subtle about it!"
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The
rack frames are crafted of
natural, solid hardwood frames
(no MDF, veneers or plywood).
The standard finishes include
natural oak, unstained oak
(which you can stain and finish
to complement your home décor)
and superior high gloss black
oak. They are also
available in numerous hardwoods
at additional cost, from Alder
to Zebra (ask your dealer
for details).
The adjustable shelves are
created from our proprietary
PolyCrystal material, a unique
material specifically tuned
to extract the highest performance
from your music system. Shelves
are available in two performance
levels: 1" High Density
(HD) for superior resonance
damping compared to competing
racks, and 1" Ultra High
Density (UHD) PolyCrystal
for twice the damping of our
HD shelves.
The available rack heights
are 18", 31" and
42". The 18" unit
includes two shelves standard,
and the 31" and 42"
racks each come with three
shelves standard. The racks
can be expanded by adding
additional shelves, which
are available at additional
cost (see your dealer for
details). |
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42"
in Natural Oak
w/
three shelves standard (shown
with optional
fourth shelf)
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42"
in Lacewood
w/
three shelves standard
(shown with two
optional shelves)
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The
racks feature a flexible design
that allows you to grow your
racking system as you grow
your music system. Yet, unlike
competing racks, ours do not
require disassembly to add
more shelves. PolyCrystal
racks are also available in
custom heights (see you dealer
for details).
The standard shelf depth is
15", but any rack can
be ordered with 19" deep
racks for an additional charge.
However, the racks are upgradable
so you can start with 15"
shelves now and upgrade to
19" shelves later.
Frame Support is provided
by four brass speaker spikes
coated with PolyCrystal material.
They decouple the rack from
unwanted vibration and improve
resonance damping. These spikes
are adjustable as well, allowing
you to level the entire stand
on uneven floors. An additional
four spikes are inverted to
support the top shelf, each
adjustable to allow precise
leveling. This suits it ideally
for your most sensitive component. |
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